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Toys & more for 6-12 months from an OT
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Jenna Owen
Occupational therapists specialize in fine motor skills and all occupations, including feeding and PLAY :) my favorite things to help your baby achieve early milestones!
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Feeding
 
Early Mobility

Toys

Aim for high engagement with lower stimulation. The world is stimulating enough. Not to say all toys should be low stimulation, but having a handful of toys that take problem solving is a win!

 
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The colorful wheel was an absolute favorite at my house!!
The Senser Play Kit
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The Looker Play Kit
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Cause and effect toys help your baby learn
The Thinker Play Kit
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Skip the bouncer and pick something with a sturdy base for their feet!
Skip Hop Baby Interactive Play Activity Center, 4mo+ - Explore & More: Adjustable Height, Converts to Play Table, Developmental Toys
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Low stim, cause and effect toy 🧸
Skip Hop Farmstand What's Poppin Corn Spinner Press & Spin Baby Learning Toy
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Around 9 months, babies begin to develop coordination to place objects in a specific location
Skip Hop Seascape Activity Ball Drop
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The indestructible book is definitely a favorite—chew friendly 😂
Indestructibles Basic Word Book Set for Infant and Toddlers - Set of 6
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Feeding

Bring your baby to the table with you! Whether that's in a high chair nearby or a supportive booster, they will learn best by observing.

 
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You don't want that plate to move--trust me :)
3-Pack Prep Suction Plates for Baby, 100% Silicone Toddler Plates, BPA-Free Divided Baby Plates with Suction (Slate)
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Introduce silverware early and often. Practice makes perfect. And remember-it's ok if they make a mess!!
Lalo 2pc Stainless Steel Baby Utensil Set
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My go-to straw cup! Start with the straw before any sippy :)
The First Years 7oz Squeeze and Sip Straw Cup - Green and Yellow - 2pk
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For your independent sitters!
Ingenuity My Spot Easy-Clean Baby Booster Seat Feeding Chair - Teal
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I love the harness for babies that aren't quite sitting independently. The foot rest is also great for eating and learning where their body is in space. Bonus points that it is convertible into a kid's seat!
Mockingbird Standard Convertible High Chair - Natural
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Let your baby get messy!!! And save the clothes :)
Long Sleeve Bib - Gingham - Cloud Island™
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Let your little one gain independence during snack (with supervision of course)
Munchkin Snack Catcher - 2pk - Pink/Purple
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I introduce the straw cup as soon as they can drink water.. but for milk.. these are a great way to transition from the bottle to sippy cups
Dr. Brown's 8oz Milestones Narrow Sippy Bottle with Silicone Handles & Soft Spout - 6m+ - Gray
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Catches the food and easy to clean ✅✅
Silicone Bibs - 2pk - Animals/Cresents - Cloud Island™
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Early Mobility

The things to help your baby learn to move and stand on their own :)
 
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A favorite for visual tracking and crawlers at all stages
Skip Hop Baby Follow-Bee Tummy Time Sensory Crawl Toy, 5m+ - Explore & More
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I love a push toy that has adjustable wheels.. these back wheels can be in a locked or unlocked position to slow baby down as they are learning!
VTech Stroll and Discover Activity Walker
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A tiny chair to learn to climb and practice those sit to stands
Delta Children: Foam Chairs
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What’s more motivating to stand and cruise than water?!
Kids' Water Tables, Sandboxes & Sensory Play
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Help your baby improve core strength, balance and ability to pull to stand with these fun crawling blocks!
Costway Climb and Crawl Foam Block Play Set for Children Development Indoor Active Play Multi-color
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